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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
9
In Ogden Utah random notices mention the Globe Theater with two weekly program changes and daily matinees except Sundays. Notables include I B Evans of Malad Idaho visiting, Caleb W West undergoing appendicitis surgery, Salvation Army barracks moves, and rabbit relief distributions at Promontory Point.
Kenneth Kerr will return to Salt Lake City tomorrow to assume district passenger agent duties with the Salt Lake Route. J B Manderfield is slated for promotion to district freight agent effective January 1 with offices in Salt Lake City. The announcements are expected to interest railway circles and local residents.
Fragmentary report indicates Waldemar Henrich and Bing were wounded in an incident near Bayry ta Phi. Details are unclear as the text is garbled and names are partially readable. Further confirmation is needed to provide a complete summary.
A resident died within hours after suffering and the family, new to Smithfield less than three years, receives community sympathy. Elderly resident Mr Willa Lemmon also lies gravely ill with stomach and liver trouble.
Two chimney builders Volney Jaqua and George Jawor fell 42 feet from a smokestack at L O S Hospital Salt Lake on December 31. They landed amid wood steel and debris but suffered only minor injuries a small head cut and stiff neck while the other was unscathed.
At East Lake on Thursday a test of the near side sewage outlet pipe was not conducted for a second time as planned. Officials blame contractor incompetence for defects. twenty five leaks appeared by Saturday causing about 100000 gallons daily loss.
Los Angeles reports former University of Minnesota football star Hidredge Neath was locked up on a charge of insanity after attempting to arrest a citizen, claiming to be an officer. Domestic troubles are cited as the cause.
Notice to water users warns in advance of a ten day window to pay several months water tax or face shut off. City Council meets to assume control after purchasing the Ogden Waterworks with bonds and cash. A nonpartisan commission may be appointed to oversee the system to curb political manipulation.
Governors Cutler and Spry oversee a general committee that started fund solicitation for southern Italy earthquake victims. subscription blanks were sent to banks, newspapers, and selected individuals statewide to gather relief money.
The article notes Richard B. Lawrence, a Black man, recently exonerated by a coroner's jury and suggests he was called to testify. It discusses the investigation context and mentions the coroner's inquiry proceedings.
The article recounts Richard Lawrence’s attempt to publicly vindicate himself after sensational witness testimony about his late wife Corinne Lawrence. It notes temperamental exaggerations from witnesses and details Lawrence’s stable Ogden reputation, multilingual background, French Catholic education, and service in the Spanish American War.
Mrs. Holberg, 72, proved a gifted pianist at a Missionary Study Class social held at Mrs. N. T. Moore's home on Orchards Avenue. Seventeen ladies attended as Mrs. W. S. Moore spoke on Mohammedism from the new book The Near and Farther East, followed by a musical program highlighting Mrs. Holberg's skill.
Governor elect William Spry prepares for inauguration in the City and County Building senate chamber with Chief Justice Straup administering the oath. Rev. J S Carver to deliver invocation as state officers pledge their oaths and a reception follows. Governor John C. Cutler concludes a house cleaning before transfer of power.
In a brief notice a housekeeper and cook offers to work for a good home rather than high wages. She has a young girl and is in Kansas. A care standard is noted and a legislature set to meet January 9. Governor Cutler and his family will travel to Los Angeles Tuesday for several months.
The King family expresses heartfelt appreciation to friends for help sympathy and many scenes of remembrance during their recent bereavement GEO KING and Family.
Rail company advertises a single round trip fare between all Utah points for travel on December 48 19 24 25 31 and January 1 with return validity through January 4. The notice promotes Want Ads as a way to reach travelers.
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